Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Ayvens Q1 results reveal first synergies from LeasePlan integration - Leasing giant Ayvens has posted Q1 2024 financial results, revealing its first synergies following the integration of LeasePlan into the ALD Automotive business. For more of ... Read More »- UK hits milestone of 60,000 EV charge points as installation rates soar - The UK has passed the milestone of 60,000 public charging points – and is on track to reach 100,000 public charging devices in summer 2025. For ... Read More »
- Used EV prices down 16.8% in a year but younger EVs record growth - The used EV market remains highly volatile, showing a big slump in average values but growth for younger models. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- Bigger cars not going to get bigger parking spaces, say councils - Councils are not planning to supersize parking spaces despite a trend for ‘autobesity’ among today’s cars. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Fleet expansion on cards for nearly two in five UK businesses - Nearly two in five (38%) of UK car and van fleet operators predict their fleets will grow in the next three years on the back of ... Read More »
- Workplace Pledge to help organisations prevent suicides - National suicide prevention charity the Baton of Hope is introducing a workplace pledge to help organisations prevent death by suicide. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Renault Symbioz hybrid SUV brings fight to Nissan Qashqai - Renault is launching a new hybrid midsize SUV, dubbed the Symbioz and challenging the Nissan Qashqai and Ford Puma. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- Concern for Tesla Supercharger future following mass layoffs - Future plans for Tesla’s Supercharger network are up in the air, following reports that the company has laid off almost the entire division responsible for it. ... Read More »
- New Audi Q6 e-tron electric SUV on sale - Audi has revealed pricing and specification for the Q6 e-tron, which is on sale now. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Club Car ramps up production of electric utility vehicles to target UK fleets - Club Car, a global manufacturer of electric utility vehicles for personal and commercial use, has increased production of its street-legal Urban range of commercial vehicles to ... Read More »
- Ford seeks SME van fleets for paid research - Ford is looking for small fleet operators of any make vans to take part in paid research. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Revamped Kia Picanto: UK pricing and specification revealed - Kia has revealed UK pricing and specification for the new Picanto following a major facelift that boosts its appeal further amid shrinking city car choices. For ... Read More »
- Majority of drivers expect local councils to lead on-street charging rollout - Motorists across the UK are increasingly putting their faith in local councils to improve on-street charging provision. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Holman appoints David Hunt as COO in key leadership changes - Holman has appointed David Hunt as chief operating officer (COO) amid a raft of key UK leadership changes at the global fleet management firm. For more ... Read More »
- New CCS vehicle telematics framework for public sector fleets - Crown Commercial Service’s new vehicle telematics framework is now live, helping public sector fleets optimise their operations and driver management. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- BT ‘green box’ transformed to EV charger in UK first - BT Group has powered up its first EV charge point transformed from one of the company’s old street cabinets. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- ZEV mandate could cause drop in new vehicle supply, Cox Automotive warns - The UK new car market could exceed two million sales in 2024 but the ZEV mandate could impact supplies, Cox Automotive has warned. For more of ... Read More »
- UK’s public charging point network grows 49% in 12 months - The number of public EV chargers installed in the UK reached just south of 60,000 devices at the start of April 2024, latest official figures show. ... Read More »
- Free Driving for Work Policy Builder launches for fleets - An interactive Driving for Work Policy Builder to help companies running fleets tackle their legal responsibilities has officially launched in the UK. For more of the ... Read More »
- More than half of UK fleets now use second-hand cars - More than half of UK fleets (54%) now buy used cars for company use and a further quarter (24%) plan to do so in the next ... Read More »
- Cupra Formentor and Leon get higher-power PHEVs with extra range - Cupra has revealed its revamped Formentor and Leon, complete with restyled looks and reinvigorated powertrains. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Renault Megane E-Tech electric gets more tech for less money - Renault has treated its Megane E-Tech to a range of tech upgrades while lowering pricing at the same time. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- Luxury tax on pickups over £35,000 could provide fair solution - A luxury tax on double-cab pickups that cost over £35,000 (+ VAT) could prove a fair solution for future tax treatment purposes, according to Shoreham Vehicle ... Read More »
- KGM launches Torres EVX electric SUV with 287-mile range and V2L - KGM Motors, previously SsangYong, has launched its Torres EVX in the UK as it pushes ahead with a total revamp of the brand. For more of ... Read More »
- Freeze in EV public charging costs as petrol prices continue to rise - Electric vehicle charging prices across the UK’s public network were frozen in March as petrol prices soared. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
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Navigating towards sustainable fleet management with DKV Mobility - DKV Mobility’s on-the-road payment solutions make it easy for fleet managers to manage the costs of fuel, EV charging, tolls and vehicle maintenance in the UK ... Read More » - Škoda Fabia and Karoq get new engines and equipment - Škoda has boosted its Fabia supermini and Karoq midsize SUV with extra equipment and the arrival of new engines. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- Mazda slashes £3k off prices for MX-30 electric SUV - Mazda has cut prices for the MX-30 in a move to make it the most affordable electric SUV on the market. For more of the latest ... Read More »
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Natalie Middleton
Natalie has worked as a fleet journalist for over 20 years, previously as assistant editor on the former Company Car magazine before joining Fleet World in 2006. Prior to this, she worked on a range of B2B titles, including Insurance Age and Insurance Day.
